Category: Budget
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July 22, 2022 - “Leading Idaho” investments in local bridges, child pedestrian crossings move forward
Boise, Idaho – Improvements to local bridges as well as child pedestrian paths will be coming to communities across Idaho after the state finalized and approved prioritizations for two parts of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan this week. The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and the Idaho Transportation Board approved the rankings this […]
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July 13, 2022 - Bidenflation reaches new historic mark – highest in more than 40 years
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on inflation reaching a new historic high under President Joe Biden’s watch, and he said more tax relief is on the way as Idahoans continue to receive immediate tax rebates to offset the burden of Bidenflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation data today for […]
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June 30, 2022 - 63 communities to benefit from “Leading Idaho” drinking water, wastewater improvement projects
Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho approved plans to roll out $300 million in water and wastewater infrastructure project funding benefiting 63 communities across Idaho, a step that could help local governments keep property taxes low as they formulate their budgets this summer and fall. “Water is our most valuable resource, and we absolutely […]
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June 17, 2022 - Idaho leads in low unemployment, rolls out historic tax rebates
Boise, Idaho – While Idahoans are paying more for everything – gas, food, cars, energy, and everything in between – the State of Idaho is seeing headway on several of Governor Brad Little’s initiatives. Idaho is in the middle of deploying historic tax relief, getting people to work, and making landmark infrastructure investments to lower […]
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May 20, 2022 - OPINION: Tax cuts, historic investments will continue when we work together
By Governor Brad Little Idaho voters made one thing clear this week – they approve of their state leaders’ track record of unprecedented tax cuts and historic investments in education and infrastructure, and they want more of it. I am truly grateful that Idaho Republicans have entrusted me to continue serving as Governor. For the […]
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May 18, 2022 - For second time in 40 years, Idaho state government won’t borrow money to support cash flow, saving taxpayer dollars
Boise, Idaho – Given the state’s strong economic growth, the State of Idaho will not borrow money in the bond market to meet anticipated cash flow requirements for the upcoming fiscal year. This is the second year since 1982 that Idaho will not issue a State of Idaho Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) to meet the […]
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May 16, 2022 - Idaho elections safe, secure as voters head to polls Tuesday
Boise, Idaho – As voters head to the polls Tuesday in counties big and small across Idaho, Governor Brad Little is assuring Idahoans of our state’s history of safe and secure elections and highlighted new investments to continue our track record of election integrity. “Fair and free elections are a hallmark of Idaho’s proud representative […]
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May 10, 2022 - Idaho’s red-hot economy sets new record, more tax cuts to come
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that monthly tax revenues exceeded $1 billion for the first time in state history for April, paving the way for more tax cuts and proving conservative principles of governing bring prosperity and strength to Idaho. April tax revenues came in at more than $1.2 […]
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May 5, 2022 - Gov. Little highlights “Leading Idaho” investments in Lake Coeur d’Alene, water quality
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of the Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee today to highlight new “Leading Idaho” investments to improve water quality and the health of Lake Coeur d’Alene. “Water is the source of life, and North Idaho truly revolves around Coeur d’Alene Lake. We depend on this lake for […]
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May 4, 2022 - Election security, other recommendations outlined in new Cybersecurity Task Force report
Idaho Falls, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of his Cybersecurity Task Force today in rolling out 18 recommendations from the task force to protect Idaho citizens, businesses, and elections from cyber-attacks. The Cybersecurity Task Force’s final report to Governor Little is available here: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-cybersecurity-tf-recommendations.pdf “Through the Idaho National Laboratory, the State of Idaho […]